Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Overcoming the Dangers of Firefighting
It's no secret that the dangers of firefighting are incredibly real, and deadly serious. By its very nature, fighting fire involves higher levels of risks and greater variety of hazards than most occupations today. Firefighters are unsung heroes who bravely face...
7 Steps for Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss
Occupational hearing loss is a significant health concern which affects millions of workers worldwide. Prolonged exposure to loud noise in the workplace can lead to irreversible damage to the auditory system. In this article, we’ll discuss seven essential steps to...
5 Key Steps to Workplace Emergency Preparedness
In today's fast-paced world, workplace emergencies can occur unexpectedly. And when they do, they pose significant risks to the safety and well-being of both your employees and your organization as a whole. That's why emergency preparedness now is so critical to...
Silica Dust Protection: What You Need to Know
Across numerous industries, silica dust protection is a critical component of workplace safety. Typically, this dangerous, even deadly dust is generated during activities such as cutting, grinding, drilling, and crushing materials that contain crystalline silica, such...
6 Major Benefits of Workplace Hearing Tests
Noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most common occupational health issue affecting workers across numerous industries. As such, workplace hearing tests, or audiometric testing, remains one of the most important aspects of your overall safety program. In...
Key Benefits of Workplace Drug and Alcohol Screening
Today's business environment has become more fast-paced and highly competitive than ever before. A such, ensuring the health and safety of employees remains essential for the success of any organization. As part of that, workplace drug and alcohol screening remains a...
Key Benefits of a Workplace Respiratory Protection Program
A workplace respiratory protection program is an important element of workplace safety. Respirators are designed to protect workers from inhaling hazardous substances such as dust, fumes, and gases that can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, asthma,...
Ohio Company Enrolled in Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP)
On April 3, 2023, the US Department of Labor announced the results of an investigation into a hardwood flooring mill in Ohio. Following a string of violations, the company now faces more than $333,693 in penalties and now finds itself in OSHA’s Severe Violator...
OSHA Releases 2022 Workplace Injury and Illness Data
Providing access to injury and illness data helps identify unsafe conditions and hazards that may cause occupational injuries and illness. Knowing about those hazards is the first step to control them and reduce occupational injuries and illnesses. In a recent news...
HIPAA Law: How to Stay Compliant and Avoid Penalties
Medical records contain sensitive and confidential information about an individual's health. And, as such, keeping these records private, safe, and secure remains a critical responsibility. That's exactly why the HIPAA law was created, and why it remains so important...